Indonesian volcano erupts several times, officials fear it could collapse into the sea as tsunami warning issued
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning Wednesday after the eruption of Mount Luang sent volcanic ash thousands of feet into the air. Authorities ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area. Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center said there were at least five major eruptions in the past 24 hours at a volcano […]
Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was elected president and declared victory on Wednesday. Subianto, accused of abuses under the brutal dictator Suharto, has chosen the son of the popular incumbent president Joko Widodo as his running mate. He is scheduled to take office on October 20th. In last month’s election, Subianto won 58.6% of the […]
Controversial Prabowo Subianto Wins Indonesian Presidential Election
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Thursday’s presidential election, claiming he received more than 55% of the vote thanks to “rapid counting.” Neither former governor is Prabowo’s opponent. Anis Beswadhan and Gunjal Pranowo were quick to admit defeat. anise Said On Wednesday morning, his campaign said: “We will await the official results, which […]
Volcano sends hot ash thousands of feet in air over Indonesian villages
WEST SUMATRA, INDONESIA – Hot ash rained down on villages southeast of Mount Merapi after several eruptions last month. On Sunday afternoon, residents captured images of a huge cloud of volcanic ash that shot up to a height of 7,800 feet for about four minutes, according to the Regional Disaster Management Bureau. The photographer was […]